by DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 15: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says the State’s economic policy now needs to focus on its existing strengths, particularly the production of clean and sustainable energy.
According to a report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), he highlighted that developed countries are now choosing to use hydrogen as part of their energy sources, and Sarawak is capable of producing hydrogen through water and methane sources.
“Energy is our strength not only for exports, but also from an industrial point of view because if they (investors) want to produce any product, they need energy.
“If our energy tariffs are competitive and our energy is sustainable, investors will bring their capital here,” Abang Johari said in his address during Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak’s (ACCCIS) 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner last night.
With Sarawak accelerating its green economy, particularly through the development of its hydrogen sector, the Premier called on ACCCIS to be ready to engage in strategic partnerships with international investors in both the manufacturing and energy sectors.
He further lauded the Chambers for its long-standing contributions to Sarawak’s development, describing ACCCIS as a steadfast partner and a key economic engine for the State’s evolution from a timber-based economy to one transitioning to renewable energy.
“Through synergistic efforts between the Sarawak government and ACCCIS, we have successfully secured manufacturing investments from Japan, the US, and Europe,” he said.
“For that reason, ACCCIS can work with investors while we on the government side will assist your initiatives to produce products in Sarawak.
“Actually, now, opportunities are knocking on our door so I hope ACCCIS can work with you because when the opportunity comes, I will call you to discuss with them.
“That’s where joint ventures can be created, and the Sarawak government will facilitate,” he added. – DayakDaily
